SRH Crush CSK at Chepauk, Seal First Win in Chennai. Chennai Super Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad Highlights, IPL 2025: CSK On Brink of Elimination After 5-Wicket Loss to SRH.By NDTV Sports Desk | Updated: April 25, 2025, 11:58 PM ISTSRH Outclass CSK in a Tense Chase, Push Defending Champions to the Brink.In a must-win encounter at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) handed the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) a crushing five-wicket defeat, pushing the defending champions to the brink of elimination from IPL 2025.
Chasing a modest 155-run target, SRH overcame early hiccups, thanks to a composed unbeaten 49-run partnership between Kamindu Mendis (28 off 22)* and *Nitish Reddy (25 off 18)**, ensuring their team crossed the line with eight balls to spare.For CSK, the loss marked their seventh defeat in nine matches, leaving them languishing at the bottom of the points table. With just two wins so far, MS Dhoni’s men now face a near-impossible task to qualify for the playoffs.Match SummaryTeamScoreOversResultCSK 154/10 19.5 Lost by 5 wicketsSRH 155/5 18.4 Won.Player of the Match: Harshal Patel (SRH) – 4/24CSK’s Batting Collapse: Harshal Patel’s Four-Wicket Haul Derails Hosts
Opting to bowl first, SRH’s decision paid off immediately as their bowlers kept CSK’s explosive batting lineup in check. Harshal Patel was the standout performer, finishing with 4/24, including the crucial wickets of Ruturaj Gaikwad (12), Shivam Dube (9), and MS Dhoni (5).
Key Moments from CSK’s Innings:
Dewald Brevis (42 off 25) played a fiery knock, smashing three sixes and two fours, but fell at a crucial juncture.
Ayush Mhatre (30 off 18) continued his impressive debut season, providing a brisk start before being dismissed by Pat Cummins.
CSK’s middle order crumbled under pressure, with Ravindra Jadeja (14), Sam Curran (11), and Deepak Hooda (8) failing to convert starts.
Matheesha Pathirana (12 off 7)* provided some late fireworks, but CSK were bowled out for 154 in 19.5 overs.
SRH’s Chase: Stuttering Start Before Mendis & Reddy Steer Them Home
SRH’s chase got off to a shaky start as Khaleel Ahmed (2/28) removed Abhishek Sharma (8) and Travis Head (12) early. However, Ishan Kishan (44 off 34) anchored the innings before falling to Noor Ahmad (2/33).
Turning Point of the Match:Heinrich Klaasen’s (7 off 8) dismissal by Ravindra Jadeja gave CSK hope at 54/3.Kamindu Mendis & Nitish Reddy’s match-winning partnership (49* off 32) sealed the deal for SRH, with Reddy hitting the winning runs.
Key Takeaways from the Match
✅ Harshal Patel’s brilliance – His four-wicket haul dismantled CSK’s batting.
✅ CSK’s playoff hopes nearly over – With just 4 points from 9 games, they need a miracle to qualify.
✅ SRH’s middle-order resilience – Despite early wickets, they held their nerve.
Post-Match Reactions
Pat Cummins (SRH Captain):
"Great effort from the boys. Harshal was outstanding, and the way Kamindu and Nitish finished it was clinical. We’re in a good position now."
MS Dhoni (CSK Captain):"We didn’t bat well. 154 was below par, and our bowling couldn’t create enough pressure. Need to regroup quickly."What’s Next?CSK face an uphill battle to stay alive in the tournament.SRH strengthen their playoff chances with this crucial win.
Final Verdict:A dominant SRH outplayed CSK in all departments, leaving Dhoni’s men staring at an early exit.Follow for more IPL 2025 updates!Listen to the latest songs, only on JioSaavn.comGet live match alerts – Turn on notifications!In a pivotal IPL 2025 clash at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on April 25, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) secured a significant 5-wicket victory over Chennai Super Kings (CSK), marking their first-ever win at Chepauk and pushing CSK to the brink of elimination. IPL T20Match Overview Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, ChennaiToss: Sunrisers Hyderabad won and opted to bowl first Result: Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 5 wickets CSK: 154 all out in 19.5 overs SRH: 155/5 in 18.4 oversNDTVSports.comHindustan Times CSK Innings: Struggles with the BatCSK's innings began on a shaky note, losing Shaik Rasheed to Mohammed Shami on the very first ball. Ayush Mhatre provided a brief resurgence with a quick 30 off 18 balls, and Dewald Brevis top-scored with 42 from 25 deliveries. However, the middle order failed to capitalize, leading to a collapse from 114/4 to 154 all out. Hindustan TimesTop Performers: Dewald Brevis: 42 (25 balls) Ayush Mhatre: 30 (18 balls) Deepak Hooda: Contributed with late-order runsHindustan Times SRH Bowling Highlights: Harshal Patel: 4 wickets for 28 runs Pat Cummins & Jaydev Unadkat: 2 wickets eachKamindu Mendis & Mohammed Shami: 1 wicket each The Economic Times SRH Chase: Composed and CalculatedChasing 155, SRH faced early setbacks, losing Abhishek Sharma for a duck and Travis Head for 19. Ishan Kishan anchored the innings with a steady 44 off 34 balls. Despite a mid-innings wobble, an unbeaten 49-run partnership between Kamindu Mendis (32*) and Nitish Reddy (19*) guided SRH to victory with 8 balls to spare. Hindustan TimesKey Partnerships: Ishan Kishan & Heinrich Klaasen: Stabilized the innings after early wickets Kamindu Mendis & Nitish Reddy: Unbeaten 49-run stand to seal the win
Implications for CSKThis defeat marks CSK's fourth consecutive home loss, a first in their history, leaving them at the bottom of the points table with just two wins from nine matches. Their playoff hopes now hinge on winning all remaining games and favorable outcomes in other matches. The Indian ExpressPlayer of the Match
Harshal Patel (SRH): For his impactful 4-wicket haul, dismantling CSK's batting lineup.
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